Thermal test data analysis

A data acquisition and processing system for temperature measurements in a space environment simulation facility is described. The system handles 320 low level thermocouple signals, and 200 other signals from various sensors (e.g., pressure, electrical resistance). These analog signals are multiplexed and digitized for processing by a Solar 16/40, 48 k word computer in real time. Output includes each signal which is outside preset limits, all the data acquired, average temperatures, temperature gradients, and graphic displays.